Effective Monday 22nd February 2016, the Ministry of Health acquired the services of another Obstetrician/Gynaecologist in the person of Dr.Ana MaríaAcuñaAdán. Dr.AcuñaAdánwill be attached to the Alexandra Hospital, and will also facilitate high risk obstetrics clinics at Community Health Centres.

Dr.AcuñaAdánhas over 36 years of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. She also has extensive teaching experience, having served as a professor at various nursing and medical schools. She has also served on other overseas missions including postings in Angola and Guatemala.

The Ministry of Health takes the opportunity to thank the government of Cuba for making Dr.AcuñaAdán‘s presence on Nevis a reality. We also thank the Cuban government for providing several other medical professionals over the years.